Saab signs contract for upgrade of Air Force Communication Solutions

Press release

20 November 2013

Defence and security company Saab has signed a framework contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), for maintenance and upgrades of mobile airbase solutions for the Swedish Airforce. The order value is expected to be 150 MSEK over the contract period.

The contract comprises maintenance, change management and upgrades of communication platforms and mobile airbase solutions for the Swedish Airforce. The mobile airbase provides the Swedish Airforce with the ability to deploy remotely on national and international missions.

The initial contract is for 3 years, with options for up to 4 more years.. The first order within the contract will be received and delivered 2014. The delivery of the order will be made from Sweden.

‘By this order Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) re-affirms their faith in our relationship and it is a testimony to our capability and performance in providing communication solutions in a competitive market, says Richard Price Head of Product Area Critical System and Communication Solution, within Saab Security and Defence Solution.

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Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.

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